Organic Farming Workshop December 3rd

Organic Workshop to Help Growers Meet Demand

Twin Falls, ID – Farmers are invited to attend an Organic Workshop on December 3, in Twin Falls, Idaho. The workshop will feature organic market opportunities, certification training, organic nutrient sources, and a farmer panel discussion on tips for organic transition and certification.

The workshop is presented by the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides in partnership with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and University of Idaho to help farmers meet the demand of the growing organic sector of agriculture.

Idaho Barley Commission Webinars

Dec. 16, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. MST… 2016 Grain Marketing Strategies with Brian Rydlund, CHS Hedging.  Log on… http://zoom.us/j/734930534

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El Nino Winter Weather Outlook presented by NWS Senior Hydrologist Troy Lindquist on Nov. 18, 2015.  Link can be found at https://vimeo.com/146130357

2016 Malting Barley Revenue Endorsement Crop Insurance presented by Dave         Paul, Watt’s & Associates on October 23, 2015. Link can be found at https://vimeo.com/143410554

IBC Crop Insurance & Crop Management Workshops

Please pre-register for workshops by calling Idaho Barley Commission at 208.409.9165 or by emailing kolson@barley.idaho.gov

Dec. 2  - Ashton Trails End Restaurant, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

           Rigby Courthouse, 2:00 pm - 5 :00 pm

Dec. 3  - Idaho Falls Extension Office, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

          Soda Springs Extension Office, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dec. 4  - Rupert Extension Office, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

          Twin Falls Red Lion Hotel, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

TOPICS:

Crop Insurance – Dave Paul, Watts & Associates; Dan Bramwell, Rain & Hail; Tracy Hawker, Hub International; Mark Andreasen, Mountain States Insurance and Heber Loughmiller, Leavitt Group

·         NEW Malting Barley Endorsement insurance

·         Whole Farm Revenue insurance

·         Impacts of water cutbacks on irrigated coverage

Crop Management –

·         Achieving water use efficiency in an era of water cutbacks – Extension Educators Jon Hogge and Carlo Moreno will present for Dr. Howard Neibling, UI Extension Water Engineer

·         Managing for disease pressures – Dr. Juliet Marshall, UI Extension Cereal Pathologist/Agronomist

Upper Valley Beef School Dec 16th

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Webinar Explores How Farmers & Ranchers Can Use the Affordable Healthcare Act

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Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar Coming Near You in December

The Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar is a widely attended workshop where agricultural experts in farm management and marketing peer into what the next year might b ring to Idaho Agriculture

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Free Diagnosis of Avian Influenza for Backyard Poultry Growers

The prevalence of Avian Influenza in the US continues to increase, and the surveillance and practices have become more defined.  In the past the Idaho Department of Agriculture has distributed test kits to Extension Office.  However, it has been found that this actually slows down the diagnostic process.

The Idaho Department of Agriculture (ISDA) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will respond, if warranted, directly to the premise with a veterinarian or livestock inspector to inspect the animals and take samples for rapid evaluation.  If you suspect that your poultry is infected with Avian Influenza please call at once:

USDA :  208-373-1620

ISDA:     208-332-8540

For more information on Avian Influenza click on the image below to go to the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on Avian Influenza.